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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1958
Page
4
Elmont public notice highlights a stamp sale featuring five complete sets including UG CRELLY and a diamond Olympic set. It honors Presidents TM Lincoln Roosevelt and Bi nner with a total of 35 mint stamps priced at $1.00 each, promoting the event.
The Parla Rural Dévetophrent Committees in Louistand Keive and Avoyalles Parish collaborate with landowners to create retiree home sites and low cost rental units. Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Service aids discussions with businessmen, aiming to spur development, improve living conditions, and offer affordable housing with recreation and favorable climate.
In Kentwood and surrounding towns, families including Calvins, Colvins, Featherstone, and Tatum hosted and visited relatives over weekends. Guests from Shreveport, Houston, Ruston, Springhill, Texas City, and College Station joined gatherings at multiple homes, with birthday honors for Mrs. S. J. Sanderson and assorted social visits continuing through the weekend.
Local column lists many family visits and social calls including Mr and Mrs Herbert Christian of FUE, Mr and Mrs Jack Henry, Miss Loucha Simmons of Ruston, and Mrs M A Woodard. Mentions a Ford purchase and a peculiar note about an African kiphetish mist rising to the surface and breathing briefly after long underwater periods.
Relatives gathered for a family birthday event as Lynn Colvin and Sandra celebrate their seventh and birthday weekend plans. Attendees include Mrs. Lowel Colvin Ulisses Doris Verda Presoil and Missy Laggin with Miss Ida Colvin visiting from La College during inter-semester holidays.
The article notes a new bridge under construction between Mr. Tom Brazzell and Mr. B. P. Heard along the highway, with widening planned. It details Sunday School officers elected including Superintendent Lonnie DeFreese and teachers W. H. DeFreese Rev. A. P. Terrell and others, and mentions services at 11:00 each Sunday in winter.
Prospect Community was guest of Miss Tinosene Mitchell Friday night with Jo Ann. relatives visit Hangston. Mr and Mrs Newt Martin are hosts for their children. Miss Bettye Ruth Martin to receive diploma tonight at Tech and will join Humble Oil.
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